Bordeaux is a great city to visit in South-West France. With the introduction of a new train line that runs from Bordeaux to Paris in 2 hours, the city is becoming more and more popular. The city itself has a lot to offer in terms...
Paris is a city with a long literary history with many famous authors passing through its iconic streets over the years. In part due to this, the city plays a key role in many classic books. We’ve compiled a list of some of the best...
As the 3rd largest city in France and with a history dating back for over 2000 years, Lyon is a city with a lot to offer. You will never run out of things to do here despite the city itself not actually being too big....
Covered passages that dissect buildings are a typically Parisian style of architecture which started appearing in the 19th century. There are now more than 20 in the city and they are mainly found in the 2nd, 8th and 9th arrondissements. These passages offer a peaceful...
Are you ever out late on a weekend and have to fork out loads on a taxi or an Uber just to get home? Well, now there is a new option available to you: an all-night Metro. This new initiative will be welcome news to...
The 3rd arrondissement, known mainly as the ‘Haut Marais’ and Temple, is one of the central arrondissements in Paris and is situated on the right bank of the river Seine. Despite being the second smallest arrondissement in size in the city, there are plenty of...
A new fleet of electric bikes has recently been introduced to Paris to try and reduce pollution and congestion in the city centre. These new bikes, called Véligo, represent a step in the right direction to try and reduce pollution in central Paris and encourage...
As a country mainly known for producing wine, champagne and food, beer has been slightly overlooked in France. However, in recent years microbreweries have become more and more popular around the world, including in Paris. Here are some of the breweries flying the flag in...
If you have spent enough time walking through the streets of Paris, you have probably noticed quite a few works of mosaic street art usually in the form of space invaders. This ‘Invasion’, as it is called, has been done by one artist who works...
Toulouse is one of France’s biggest cities and has a long history. Nowadays, Toulouse is going through a boom both economically and demographically so it represents an up-and-coming city in the South of France. Lodgis, the furnished rental specialist, has opened up its services to...
As such a big city, it can feel daunting moving to Paris to live there without knowing anyone or knowing what to do. Luckily there are ways to overcome both of these things. Here are our recommendations of some of the best apps and websites...
As the summer months come to a close, the temperature starts to drop and the Parisians return from their holidays. As this annual event occurs, the city seems reinvigorated by the natives and the exciting new exhibits, shows and films. So despite the end of...
Although Paris is undoubtedly one of the most cultural cities in the world with plenty of things to see and do, sometimes you just need time away from the hustle and bustle of the French capital. One of the best ways to do this is...
In the last few years, food courts have become more and more common in Paris. They are inspired by the ones in American shopping centres, historically situated in the suburbs of a city, but now they are being placed in the heart of major cities...
As the capital of fashion, Paris has all kinds of clothing stores ranging from high-end boutiques that sell big brands to second-hand vintage shops. If the boutique stores aren’t really your thing (or, should I say, aren't your wallets thing), then be sure to check...
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